Hi everyone, 

I am 53 and perimenopausal. I haven't had a period for 18 months.

I had a smear on 14 Feb - the nurse found a lump (7mm) and asked if I had ectropion before, so I was bleeding. I said not that I was aware. She looked really concerned and was 'there' ages. Then she said she needed to get a GP to a 'have a look' and examine me. The GP also looked concerned and put me on the 2 week pathway. On my NHS App the notes say 'presentation-appearance of cervix consistent with cancer'. I'm guessing they put this on fast track referrals. In my notes cervical cancer is mentioned 9 times - it's terrifying.

Apart from the usual twinge's, feeling really tired (don't all women) and a UTC in Sept I haven't had other symptoms. 

On the 20th Feb I messaged the doctors to say I haven't heard anything yet. The GP called me 15mins later to say she'd been off sick so the referral would go in straight away (20th Feb, almost a week after my smear).

I had pre-cancerous cells removed 30 years ago. I had a vaginal scan last year and the lump wasn't there then. Looking at my records, it looks like I haven't had a smear for 8 years, don't know why as I always go but it's not something I track, I expect the NHS to track it.

I called the doctors to ask why they hadn't backdated the referral or told them about their mistake. They said they couldn't change and to call the hospital. I called them on the 21st Feb and explained my referral was delayed and should be dated 14th Feb. They said there is nothing I can do and that I'm 31st on the list to contact. 

It's the 25th today and I still haven't heard anything. No appointment, no smear results.

I messaged the doctors again today and got a text reply saying you will be seen by gynaecology soon.

I'm worried sick, can't sleep, I've developed a stye and a cold sore this weekend I'm so run down.

Has anyone else got a similar story about the lump and having previous precancerous cells?

Many thanks